Vocabulary Synonyms
Commas, Colons and Semicolons
Writing Vocabulary
Writing Techniques
Essays Components
100
Collaborate
What is the word for working together?
100
Isa punctuation mark that represents a slight pause in a sentence or is used to separate words and figures in a list.
What is a comma used for?
100
A subject people write about.
What is the topic?
100
When we combine similar ideas to develop new conclusions about a topic.
What is the definition of synthesis?
100
The statement in a piece of writing that gives the writer’s main idea or opinion
What does the Thesis provide?
200
Dilemma
What is another word for problem?
200
It is a cross between a period and a comma.
What is a semicolon?
200
A stated opinion or position on a subject.
What is the author's stance?
200
When parts of the sentence contain the same pattern of words.
What is parallel structure?
200
Facts, objects, signs, numbers, or proof that shows that something is true.
What does evidence provide?
300
Culinary Academy
What is a school for chefs called?
300
It is used to introduce a list or an important point.
What is a comma used for?
300
A word’s dictionary definition.
What is denotation?
300
Pathos
What is the name of the device that appeals to our emotions?
300
A contrasting, opposing, or refuting argument.
What is a counterargument?
400
Chaos
What is another word for confusion or disorder?
400
It is used to join two independent clauses that are NOT connected with a coordinate conjunction.
What is a semicolon used for?
400
The set of ideas and feelings associated with a word in addition to it’s explicit meaning.
What is connotation?
400
Logos
What is the name of the device that appeals to our logic?
400
To deny the truth of the counterargument by presenting arguments that disproves it.
What is a rebuttal?
500
Barrister
What is the name of a lawyer in Great Britain?
500
They are used before a conjunctive adverb like: therefore, nevertheless, moreover, consequently, furthermore and besides.
When are semicolons used?
500
The capability of being taken as true and believable.
What is credibility?
500
It appeals to the character and credibility of the speaker.
What is Ethos?
500
A comparison between two things that are similar in some way often used to help explain something or make it easier to understand.
What is an analogy?
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